9/27/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Mr. Mann, homeowner, was asking to take down a dead tree and do some pruning on his property. He noted the area on photos. The Agent stated the Assistant Agent went out and deemed the tree to be a hazardous tree and noted on the photos trees that needed pruning due to the proximity to the house. He said there is no need to get rid of the dead brush because it helps stabilize the bank and provides good habitat features. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:30 Richard E. & Ann L. Marvas, 67 Riverside Road. Proposed demolition/reconstruction of single-family dwelling, tree and invasive plant removal and mitigation plantings. NOI Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank, ACEC, Land Containing Shellfish, Land Under Ocean, Hamblin Pond Tom Bunker, BSS Design, represented the applicants. He stated previously the Commission approved a septic system 18 years ago which was approved and installed for a two bedroom house. The owners now want to rebuild the house into a 3 bedroom house. The house is larger and 11 feet closer to the pond. He reviewed the proposed work on the plan provided. The trees are fairly close to the work and some may be taken down and the others will be protected. He will be removing the invasive plants. The Agent noted the Board of Health signed off for a 3 bedroom house. He noted a list of plantings were not included. Mr. Bunker will work with the Agent on the mitigation plan. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved to Close and Issue with the condition Mr. Bunker works with the Conservation Agent to develop a mitigation plan, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:33 Marilyn C. & Gale M. Sinkiewicz, 170 Captains Row. Proposed demolition/reconstruction of pier, ramp and floats. NOI Resource Area: Riverfront (Mashpee River), Salt Marsh, BVW, LSCSF Jeff Ryther, BSS Design, represented the applicants. He stated the proposal is to demolish and reconstruct a pier, ramp and floats. He reviewed the proposal on the plan provided showing the existing and the proposed. It is licensed under an interim approval 5746. This will be built on the same footprint and will use Tru Flow decking. The Agent showed some photos of the existing structure. The Harbormaster and the Shellfish Constable both signed off of the project and noted the number of piles will be reduced. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 4-0